The FMT Blog
Opinion, analysis and musings from the FMT editorial team and expert guest writers about the food processing and manufacturing sector.
All Things Butter secures £2.2m investment
British butter brand All Things Butter has closed a seed funding round after securing £2.2 million of investment.
Beyond Meat Q1 revenue down 18% driven by decreased sales
Plant-based brand Beyond Meat has released its financial results for Q1 2024, reporting an 18% decrease in net revenue.
Aldi launches recyclable butter wrap as a “supermarket first”
UK discounter Aldi has rolled out recyclable packaging across some of its own-label butter lines.
Professor Ursula Lavery appointed NIFDA chair
The Northern Ireland Food and Drink Association has appointed Professor Ursula Lavery MBE as the new chair of its board.
CMA review finds pricing errors across several grocery stores
The CMA has reviewed pricing in grocery retailers across England and Wales, finding inaccurate or missing prices in a range of stores.
Retailers “hope for brighter sales” after delayed purchases
The British Retail Consortium has released combined March and April total sales figures, reporting delayed sales for the season.
Glendale Foods acquired by private family business group
Frozen food manufacturer Glendale Foods has been acquired by private family business group the Shallan Group for an undisclosed sum.
Dale Farm invests £70m to boost cheese production
Northern Ireland dairy co-operative Dale Farm has announced it is investing £70 million in its cheddar processing facility at Dunmanbridge.
Councillors suggest ‘Meat-Free Mondays’ in Surrey schools
Surrey County Council councillors have proposed school pupils partake in ‘Meat-Free Mondays’ by having a plant-based menu once a week.
Over £3.2bn debt refinanced by supermarket Asda
UK retailer Asda has announced that it has refinanced more than £3.2 billion of its debt, which it said reflected “strong demand from investors”.